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NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Reuben Brigety, a former U.S. ambassador to the African Union, about the importance of the African Growth and Opportunity Act, which expires next week.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Reuben Brigety, a former U.S. ambassador to the African Union, about the importance of the African Growth and Opportunity Act, which expires next week.

as House Speaker. Now the focus turns to the House agenda for 1997.

Broadway composer BURTON LANE died yesterday at the age of 84. His wife says he suffered a stroke. He's written the scores for several Broadway shows, including "Finian's Rainbow" and "On a Clear Day You Can See Forever." Lane collaborated with Michael Feinstein on the album, "Michael Feinstein Sings the Burton Lane Songbook", which features many of Lane's classic songs, such as "Old Devil Moon" and "How About You." This interview originally aired 11

Public health officials in Mississippi recently declared a crisis around infant mortality. Too many babies are dying. Officials are working to help pregnant moms get access to better prenatal care.

asking the public for assistance in solving the Centennial Park bombing.

in Virginia and Tennessee. After starting the day with a Rose Garden ceremony at the White House, the President began a three-day, seven-state campaign trip.

, just three months after an armed insurrection broke out. Authorities were relieved that voting was peaceful. It's the first significant election in Mexico since major electoral reform went into effect.

For people who live in the path of Hurricane Helene, the storm has changed their thinking about being prepared for and living through the next disaster.

The Justice Department indicted former FBI Director James Comey Thursday, after President Trump demanded prosecutors speed up their investigation into one of his most prominent critics.

...with Carl Lewis and Michael Johnson leading the way in track.

The state fair dates back to the 1800s, and its agricultural roots go back even further. Ever since, states have been putting their own spin on the annual event while staying true to tradition.